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Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #637!

Fall marathon season has us all fired up with the energy, the breakthroughs, and the finish-line magic. 🍁

For those of you already dreaming about your spring marathon or wanting to geek out over the lightest supershoe out there, today's roundup has you covered.👇

• 👟 Did this little-known Spanish brand just drop the world’s lightest supershoe? A mystery racer has entered the chat — could this be the next big thing in marathon shoes?
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• 🏃‍♀️ How to train for a marathon in 6 months: Inspired by fall marathon season? Here’s exactly how to prepare for your first 26.2 this spring.
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• 🍑 Don’t let lazy glutes slow you down — Do this instead: One of these moves just got science-backed as a proven performance booster — find out which one.
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• 💪 How to treat shin splints and keep running: Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent shin splints so you can stay strong and injury-free.
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• ⚠️ Yes, Strava has been down: Strava says it’s investigating the outage — but users are still waiting for answers (and missing data).

Happy running! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

✨ How To Train For A Marathon In 6 Months (+ Training Plan)

🍁 Fall marathon season has been truly inspiring — and if watching all those finish-line moments has you thinking “Maybe it’s my turn…”, you’re not alone.

If you’re coming from shorter distances and eyeing your first marathon this spring, we’ve got the perfect 6-month plan to get you there. 🏃‍♀️✨

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🍑 11 Glute Activation Exercises For Runners: Wake Up Those Sleepy Glutes

🍑 Ever heard of sleepy glutes?

Long hours of sitting can “switch off” your glutes, zapping your power and efficiency on the run. 🏃‍♀️

Recently, a study highlighted by running legend Amby Burfoot revealed that one of these exercises (#2 on our list) can significantly boost running performance.

Check out the full guide to wake up those glutes and unlock your speed. 💪🔥

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🥴 How To Treat Shin Splints And Keep Running

🥴 Shin splints slowing you down? You’re not alone — up to 1 in 5 runners deal with this painful setback.

In this guide, we break down what causes shin splints, how to recover fast, and the best exercises to keep them from coming back. 💪👟

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

⚠️ Yes, Strava Has Been Down This Morning

⚠️ Strava users are reporting widespread issues — and while the company says it’s investigating, there’s still no word on what’s causing it or when it’ll be fixed. ⏳

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

👟 Did This Little-Known Spanish Brand Just Drop The World’s Lightest Supershoe?

👟 A Spanish brand might have just shaken up the super shoe game — with a model claiming to be the lightest in the world.

Raced by elites, built for speed, and barely tipping the scale… could this be the next big thing in marathon tech? 👀

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability

🔢 The Strava Struggle: Why Your Run Can’t End At 4.99 Miles

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